decorousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorousness
Noun
  • The best rebounder trampolines have become a favorite among fitness pros and physical therapists for low-impact cardio that’s surprisingly effective.
    Jordan Galloway, SELF, 15 July 2025
  • In addition to her fitness pursuits, Bitner flaunted her pastry-making skills and regularly shared photos of her decorative cakes.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Leighton said that’s exactly the kind of etiquette slight people need to endeavor to avoid.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 July 2025
  • The etiquette of posting on social media can be tricky to navigate—especially for new parents.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Traditionally such words haven’t been published or aired in mainstream outlets that sought to uphold what once was seen as a standard of decorum.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
  • Robert Rodriguez lionizes Richard Linklater Historically one of highest of Texas Medal of Arts highlights came in 2009 when moviemaker Robert Rodriguez accepted his honor with a lively, funny speech that threw out the rules of decorum.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Candor Formal boards are bound by duty and propriety, while informal advisory boards have no set duties.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • Questions of spectacle and propriety circled the Mütter even then, but Worden’s ample charisma, her confidence in the validity of her own fascination, seemed largely able to keep them at bay.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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“Decorousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decorousness. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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